Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

AAMC - Prepare for the MCAT Exam
The Medical College Admission Test, or MCAT, is a multiple-choice standardized exam required for admission to most medical schools in the U.S. and Canada. The MCAT exam is offered multiple times throughout the year (January, March to September). This exam is administered through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) which share information about MCAT testing and provide MCAT preparation resources to help you get ready for the exam. Registration for all January-September 2026 MCAT exam dates will open on Wednesday, February 19th at noon (12:00pm ET).
Watch this webinar recording to learn more about the 2026 MCAT testing year, preparation resources, and more.
The MCAT is broken down to 4 sections:
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARs)
Each section is scored from 118 to 132 (Mean & Median section score = 125). The total MCAT score ranges from 472 to 528 (Mean & Median Score = 500).
The MCAT Test Day is a total of approximately 7.5 hours (including lunch and optional breaks).
NOTE: The MCAT is not required for all Ontario medical schools
The following schools do NOT require the MCAT for admissions:• NOSM University• University of Ottawa• Toronto Metropolitan University
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